What is Raga Sarang?

Raga Sarang is an afternoon raga in Hindustani classical music known for its bright, joyful, and slightly romantic mood. It typically uses a pentatonic scale with both shuddha and tivra Ni variants in some forms.

Key Facts:

Thaat: Kafi-ang or Sarang group (often linked to Kafi)

Jaati: Audava-Audava (pentatonic ascent and descent)

Aroh (Ascending): Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa

Avaroh (Descending): Sa Ni Pa Ma Re Sa

Vadi (Primary note): Re

Samvadi (Secondary note): Pa

Time: Midday to late afternoon (around second prahar)

Mood/Emotion: Bright, graceful, and romantic

Pakad (Signature phrase): Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa; Sa Ni Pa Ma Re Sa

Important notes or usage tips: Avoid Ga and Dha; emphasize Re and Pa in smooth, arching phrases to bring out its luminous, pleasant character.

Raga Sarang is a classical Indian musical scale or melodic mode that is often associated with a specific set of ascending and descending musical notes. It is a popular raga in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions.

In Hindustani classical music, Raga Sarang is typically performed during the late afternoon or early evening. The raga is characterized by a pentatonic scale and is known for its melodic beauty and emotional expressiveness. The specific notes that make up Raga Sarang can vary slightly, as there are different variations and styles associated with this raga.

In Carnatic classical music, Saranga is considered equivalent to the Hindustani Sarang. Like its Hindustani counterpart, Carnatic Saranga is known for its emotive appeal and is often used to convey a sense of longing or romance.

Lower Octave - sa re ga ma pa dha ne
Middle Octave - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ne
High Octave - SA RE GA MA PA DHA NE

Aaroh

Sa Re Ma Pa Ne SA

Avaroh

SA Ne Pa Ma Re Sa

Lakshan Geet # 1

Sarang ragini gavat guni,

ga dha verjit sur odav swarupini,

dou nishad ras veer mani (antara)

vadi reshabh samvadi pancham,

samay susammat ya din maadhyam,

sohad sangat pa ni pa ma re sa. (back to start)

Lakshan Geet # 2

Banksi vat jamuna tat,

nirakhat banvari,

ata sugandha mand mand,

chalat pawan pyari (antaraa)

chandra vadan sham rasik

mukut chandra shees lasat,

chandra mukhi priy sharad

chandani ujari (back to star)